By Eric Ugbor – Aba Residents and commuters have continued to see hell in the abandoned 50- kilometer Obehie- Akwete- Azumini- Ukanafun federal highway which is now deplorable and a deathtrap for all plying the road. The contract for the dualisation of the 50-kilometre Obehie-Akwete-Azumini-Ukanafun highway linking Abia and Akwa Ibom States with a diversionary […]

By Anayo Okoli, Dennis Agbo, Chimaobi Nwaiwu, Peter Okutu, Ugochukwu Alaribe & Chinoso Alozie Town unions are vital administrative units in Igbo land. They are indeed the elected government at the grassroots. They are recognized by state governments in the South East as necessary channel for rural governance, maintenance of peace and security and a […]

By Ugochukwu Alaribe – Umuahia It was a colourful event as the Abiriba Kingdom in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, celebrated her annual “Itu Eye” ceremony to mark the beginning of another year in the ancient kingdom. “Itu Eye” is a traditional law enactment period in Abiriba kingdom. The ceremony marks the enactment […]

*It is worrisome, we should fashion a general rule to safeguard our cultural values — Ohanaeze *Monarchs should scrutinize recipients — Eze Nwabeke *Some monarchs debased titles by advertising them on social media — Ozo Anaekwe *It is against natural justice to give chieftaincy titles to people of questionable character — Igwe Ukuta By Anayo […]

By Ikechukwu Odu – Nsukka Owerre Nsukka Autonomous Community in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, recently abolished the Osu Caste system practice in their community. The decision of the abolishment of the Osu Caste which was taken by the traditional ruler of the Enugu community, HRH,  Dr. Felix Ugwu, the President General, Chief […]